A.K. Smiley Public Library is pleased to announce a FREE Online Tutoring, provided by The State Library. This pilot program, led by The State Library, offers assistance in Math, Language Arts, and other core K-12 subjects in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog. There’s no age limit to who can use the service! Adult learners can also access writing assistance, citizenship resources and other tools. Please access the site here.
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Free K-Pop Polco* Party Event for Ages 10+
Free K-Pop Polco* Party Event for Ages 10+!
K-Pop lovers…unite! Join us for an hour of K-Pop crafting with photo cards and stickers (that we’ll provide!), making buttons with our button maker (feel free to bring your own bias!), listening to tunes, munching Korean snacks, and talking with friends about our mutual appreciation for Korean music, shows, and culture.
*If you’re wondering what in the world “polco” is, it’s a combination of the word “Polaroid” and “deco,” and basically refers to decorating Polaroid size photos of K-Pop stars with stickers. Think of it like the K-Pop version of scrapbooking!
K-Pop Polco Party
Wednesday, 9/28
4:30-5:30pm
The Contemporary Club at A.K. Smiley Public Library
173 S. Eureka St., Redlands
Ages 10+ welcome! You too, adults!
FREE!
Click here to register!
Celebration of Authors 2022
You are invited to the Redlands Adult Literacy Program’s Celebration of Authors on Sunday, September 25th, at 2:00 PM at the Contemporary Club, 173 S. Eureka Ave, Redlands.
(Doors Open at 1:45 pm)
Adult learner authors will read their published works from the adult literacy anthology, Our Stories, A Collection of Writings. Community leaders will also speak about their love of reading.
Space is limited.
Please make your reservation by September 20, 2022.
Gala 2022 on October 15th!
Every four years, A.K. Smiley Public Library celebrates in a BIG way with the quadrennial Library Gala. A volunteer crew, coordinated by Myra Patterson and Robyn Evans, will mount the next Library Gala event on Saturday, October 15, 2022, 5:30-9pm.
The opportunity to party inside one of your favorite landmarks, without fear of a “shoooosh” from a friendly librarian, only happens as often as a leap year on the calendar, so you won’t want to miss this one.
To attend, fill out the Gala Registration Form, follow the payment instructions and mail to 1432 Sterling Avenue, Redlands, CA 92373. For more information, contact the Administration Office at (909) 798-7565 or admin@akspl.org.
Heartfulness: Sept 6
On Tuesday, September 6 at 6:30 pm in the assembly room, you are invited to explore the practice of Heartfulness meditation. Heartfulness relaxation and meditation techniques are proven to be effective in reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep, enhancing emotional intelligence and exploring the heights and depths of human consciousness.